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This inheritance /omes from
our forefathers, from genera-
tions [ions back. It is a tradition that
many local families do. Camping,
fishing, picnics, food, beer and
l relaxing went together. These are
favorite pastimes that were never
problematic.
I, along with many others, feel
that no one has the right, or should
attempt, to deprive of our cul
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unique. There is nowhere else in
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of who we are.
I cannot understand the logic
of allowing alcohol in some areas
\ and banned entirely in other areas.
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A permit will not reduce drunk
driving.
County Prosecutor Jay Kimura,
/ who is for Bill 300, states that
banning the consumption of alco-
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reduces drunk driving. Drunk
driving comes from private par-
ties, bars, night clubs, etc.
The Police Department and
Department of Parks and Recre-
ation says Bill 300 to minimize
property damage, litter and vari-
ous other reasons, which really
have nothing to do with casual
drinking. The problem is teenagers
who have nothing to do, and other
criminal activities.
I pay taxes for emergency set-
Opposes drinidng ban vices and park maintenance. Do
I am 68 years old, born and not destroy a field of apples if you
raised in Hawaii, and retired. find a bad one. However, root out
I am strongly against the pro- the bad apple so it doesn't spoil
posed county Bill 300. This bill the bunch.
infringes upon our inherited cul- Alfred G. Santos Sr.
tune and local lifestyle. Kurtistown
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